Wednesday, March 20, 2019
First, we will talk about what happened in chapter 11 of The Samurai's Tale.  Then we will read chapter 12 "A Name! A Name!" on page 84 (link) and answer the comprehension questions:

Chapter 12 “A Name! A Name!”

1. Why does Taro feel jealous when Yoshitoki leaves with Lord Akiyama?
2. What new name does Lord Akiyama give Taro? What is the significance of his first name?
3.  What is the significance of his last name?
4. What else does Lord Akiyama give Taro, in addition to his new name?

Today we will look at the charts and excerpts in Documents D and E and answer the questions in the DBQ "Should we celebrate the voyages of Zheng He?"
The voyages of Zheng He should be celebrated because ___________.
The voyages of Zheng He should not be celebrated because ___________.
Document E:
barbarians (noun)--someone from a different tribe or land, who people believe to be wild and not civilized